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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.53, 858.33 and 389.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.53, 858.33 and 389.25 is: 536.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.53 : 858.33 = 389.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.53/858.33 = 389.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.53x = 858.33 × 389.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.53x = 334,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,104.95/622.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.69

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